Jones Beach Picnic and River Access

Area Status: Open

Nice day use area with a small beach along the Scott River. Popular for swimming, water play and fishing.

**Effective October 23 - no water or trash service is available for the winter season.**

At a Glance

Fees: No fee
Permit Info: A current California Campfire Permit is required to use a camp stove, barbecue or have a campfire. Local fire restrictions supersede the campfire permit. Inquire at the Ranger Station before having a fire.
Usage: Light
Restrictions: This area restricted to day use only. No overnight camping or parking. Water and garbage service are not provided. Bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires each day. Please take all trash, garbage, fish guts and dog droppings with you when you leave. Dogs on leash only.
Closest Towns: Fort Jones 13 miles
Water: None
Restroom: Vault
Operated By: US Forest Service

General Information

Directions: From Fort Jones travel 13 miles northwest on road 7F01/Scott River Road to the picnic site on the right.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

River and Stream Fishing

Special Designations Regulations for the Salmon, Scott and Klamath Rivers are published in May each year in "Freshwater & Ocean Sport Fishing Supplement"
Fish Species Trout
Water Temperature Water temperature fluctuates with seasons, flow level and water depth.
Water/Flow Level Water flow in creeks and rivers fluctuate with seasons, rainfall and snow pack.

Viewing Wildlife

A good area for riparian wildlife.

Picnicking

Nice day use area on the Scott River. Popular for swimming, water play and fishing.
No. of Sites 3
Reservation Info Reservations not available. All sites are first come, first served.
Fire Information Campfires in fire rings provided, subject to local restrictions.
No. of Accessible sites None
Difficulty Level: Easy to Intermediate

Gold Panning

Gold Panning on the Scott River is regulated by CA Dept of Fish & Game.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Difficult

Boating - Non-Motorized

Nice day use area on the Scott River. Popular for picnicking, swimming, water play and fishing.
Launch Ramps None
Trailer Parking Good parking.
Class of rapids Water level, flow and class of rapids can change seasonally. Contact the District Office in advance for information on rapids.
Type of Craft All portable boats capable of being carried.
Water/Flow Level Water flow in creeks and rivers fluctuate with seasons, rainfall and snow pack.
Difficulty Level: More Difficult

Swimming

Swimming, wading and water play off the gravel bar on the Scott River.
Clothing Requirements Swimming attire required.
Water Temperature Water temperature fluctuates with seasons, flow level and water depth.
Water/Flow Level Water flow in creeks and rivers fluctuate with seasons, rainfall and snow pack.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Difficult

Tubing

Tubing, wading and water play off the gravel bar on the Scott River. BEWARE: Currents can carry tubes downstream very quickly!
Water/Flow Level Water flow in creeks and rivers fluctuate with seasons, rainfall and snow pack.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Difficult

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
41.640416

  Longitude : 
-123.058676

  Elevation : 
2400'